Applications for the 2015 Talent Development Programs are CLOSED for the January 2015 Class

The TDP provides recent college graduates with an opportunity to begin a career through a program that focuses on YOU

Your continued personal and professional development

Our commitment to providing you with the resources and training to take your career to the next level

Understanding that the transition from the college campus to the workplace can be hard, and we will work with you to make yours as smooth as possible

Here’s what you need:

Bachelors degree or higher

Strong academic performance (3.2 min. overall GPA)

Professional initiative as evident through completed internships and/or work experience

Proficiency with digital and social mediums

Skills in critical thinking and creative problem solving

Applicants are required to have personal transportation, a valid driver’s license and successfully complete a drug screening and background check.

For Multimedia journalists, the ability to shoot and edit video with strong writing skills.

For Broadcast Producers, an online portfolio with links to your professional video work.

Here’s what we have to offer:

On-the-job training supplemented with webinar training sessions

Membership to an existing, company-wide network of progressive young professionals

Mentorship from TDP alums and leaders within the company

Ongoing one-on-one professional development planning support

Why choose TDP?

I chose TDP because…of the relationships I can make across the company and across the country! I continue to grow because of the friendships I've created -- they help me to get to where I want to go, and they continue to renew my faith in the industry. I become more committed to my job as a journalist the more that I connect with the wonderful people in the Talent Development Program. – Shannon Green, Video Editor, USA TODAY, McLean, VA – TDP class of 2009

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TDP PROGRAMS

TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMOverview: This program is designed to build a pipeline of trained professionals in journalism, marketing, web development, human resources and finance across our broadcast, publishing, and digital operations. We're also focusing our recruiting targets on highly motivated Veterans and exceptional recent college graduates with transferable skills. The goal of the program is to develop and prepare participants for careers with Gannett.

Requirements: Talent Acquisition screens the candidates with a review of their online portfolio (resume, examples of work, etc.,), internships, faculty recommendations and interview questions. A 3.2 GPA is the minimum requirement as well.

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT (BROADCAST) PRODUCER PROGRAMOverview: This program is designed to build a pipeline of trained producers for the targeted Gannett markets. The candidates are recruited as part of Gannett's Talent Development Program, which targets colleges across the country.

Requirements: Talent Acquisition screens the candidates with a review of their online portfolio (resume, examples of work, etc.,), internships, faculty recommendations and interview questions. A 3.2 GPA is the minimum requirement as well. Gannett news directors make the final selections for the producer program.

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT (SALES ASSOCIATE) PROGRAMOverview: This program is designed to build a pipeline of trained sales executives across our broadcast and publishing markets. We're focusing our recruiting targets on highly motivated Veterans and exceptional recent college graduates with transferable skills in customer service, or media sales experience. The goal of the program is to develop and prepare participants for a sales executive position at the conclusion of the training period.

Requirements: Talent Acquisition screens the candidates with a review of their resume, work experience, transferable skills, internships, faculty/employer recommendations and interview questions. The hiring manager for each participating market will make final selections for the sales associate program.

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Application Deadline for submitting applications for the January 2015 Class, was November 14, 2014.

Here’s how we make our selections:

Complete the online application and attach a resume or link(s) to samples of your work, internship information, awards, extracurricular activities and other information to support your application.

Our team will review your application and contact you directly if we have an opportunity that we believe would be a great fit for you.

If you are not contacted immediately, don’t fret! You’re still apart of our student candidate pool and will be contacted for future opportunities.

About the Talent Development Program

The goal of the Talent Development Program (TDP) is to recruit the best people, train and develop employees across multiple platforms and divisions; retain top talent, grow future leaders of the company; and execute diversity strategies that ensures Gannet’s workforce will reflect the communities we serve. Gannett Corporate HR works in collaboration with local sites to recruit, interview and select participants. The objective is to continue building a long-term program that provides a pipeline of diverse and exceptional talent to support Gannett’s strategic initiatives.